Killeen Business Owner Reeling After Thieves Steal $100,000 in Rare Collectibles and Cash

KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a high-value commercial burglary after thieves broke into a local hobby shop and made off with approximately $100,000 worth of rare collectible trading cards and business cash reserves.

The incident occurred overnight on June 2, 2025. According to the store's owner, the burglars bypassed key security elements to target highly specific inventory consisting of rare, high-ticket trading cards. The emotional and financial toll on the local entrepreneur is immense. "I feel violated," the owner remarked in the wake of the crime, noting that the stolen inventory represented years of careful curation and substantial investment. The business's safe and registers were also targeted during the heist.

Police investigators spent the day collecting physical evidence and interviewing surrounding merchants. Due to the highly specialized nature of the stolen collectibles, local pawn shops and online trading card forums are being monitored for any sudden influx of rare inventory. The KPD is urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed suspicious activity around the premises overnight to contact the police department immediately.